It's no secret to anyone that the world of vending is expanding and that new technologies are the great engine for this to happen. In Spain, the Smart Vending is positioning itself very strongly, as the customer market is expanding. However, there is still a long way to go and techniques to improve in the vending sector. For this reason, we have compiled a list of seven new vending machines and gaming that are revolutionizing this industry and that will surely inspire you to continue growing and innovating.

1. Comfortable trips with FOAS 160

This vending machine has been specifically designed for the passenger transport sector. It has an ergonomic modular structure, which allows it to be adjusted to the vehicle doors -without loss of space- and incorporates snack and coffee dispensers, such as moderate-capacity spirals, which allow the distribution of up to 28 bottles or cans. Your manufacturing company Frenzel, bet on the latest vending technologies by including a USB port directly on the machine, which allows the extraction of sales information, which is stored in an internal database, tamper-proof. [caption id="attachment_1719" align="aligncenter” width="607"]

Image source: Frenzel Kombi-Automat FOAS 16 [/caption] It also includes a 4.3” color touchscreen, which allows individual adjustment of the device. Thus, The FOAS 160 ensures to make not only its direct users happy, but also the operator.

2. Aventador, Alberici's new revolutionary Hopper

The Italian manufacturer of payment systems Alberici launches a revolutionary Hopper whose objective is to speed up the maintenance routines of these equipment. Presented in ENADA This unit for counting coins 'Avenger' performs various cleaning and conditioning actions such as removing dust, objects or static charges from coins. The system is ready to respond quickly to possible traffic jams or failures. Thus, Alberici's proposal contributes to extending the life cycle of this important equipment for gaming or vending machines. How exactly does it work? The operator can start the described process by opening the shutter located on the machine door, and then pressing the Aventador button, without requiring the assistance of a maintenance technician.

3. Personalized coffees with Button App

Although the vending machines for hot drinks of Azkoyen are already a reference, the company has made an important innovation in the world of Smart Vending, by developing a mobile application compatible with your machine park. This app, available for both Android and iPhone, allows the user to create their own personalized drinks, whether coffee or tea, following simple instructions, thanks to the connection Bluetooth which is carried out between the dispensing machine and the mobile phone. One of the most interesting facts is that you can access this service without purchasing a new vending machine, you only need to update the existing ones with the Button Barista “Smart Ready” Dual Bluetooth Kit, which includes a card Bluetooth of the latest generation.

4. More storage capacity without loss of space with Water Vision

The new Visión Agua de Jofemar It comes full of”vending news”. Among them, it has managed to increase the number of channels and storage capacity, by connecting externally to a side payment module. This improvement allows the addition of guides and a special height-adjustable elevator, so that bottles of up to 1.5 liters can be included without changing their external proportional dimensions. In addition, it incorporates a flexible configuration in the storage, allowing the operator to change the position of channels and partitions without the use of tools. In the same way, you can connect online to receive detailed reports in real time from users and sales.

5. The Dominator Curve gaming experience

Speaking of gaming machines, Novomatic, a leader in the sector, has introduced to the market the Dominator Curve, which integrates special elements in terms of sound and lighting. This is one of the new recreational machines that manage to bring the player to a different level of connection. Among the innovations it presents, its 40” touchscreen with a vertical curved shape stands out, which amplifies the range of perception and its resolution in HD. The topper and the screen are independent, both work with LEDs and also incorporate a third screen on the top, with 3D reproduction capability and a touch control panel TouchDeck, for better user maneuver.The main door is moved upwards with gas springs, which makes it possible to improve its location and handling.

6. Social networks and the vending industry with Snapchat's “Spectacles” glasses

Through an automatic distribution machine called”Snapbot”, the company Snap Inc., creator of the social network Snapchat, has sold -in the United States alone- more than 100,000 units of its Spectacles glasses, an accessory that allows you to record 30-second videos and instantly upload them to the social platform to share them with the world. Although Snapbot machines have no greater interaction with the consumer - other than a payment panel for credit cards and a light panel that indicates how much the product is charged or not - they are undoubtedly an important step in vending innovations. Will there be competition in the world of social networks?

7. Buying Instagram followers with vending machines?

Following the line of the previous proposal, vending technology has also been adopted in countries such as Russia, to go further on social networks. La Snatap company has located digital distributors in cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg that allow you to acquire followers or “Likes” on the social network Instragam. Through an interactive screen, the user can select the packages to buy or even print photos. What did you think of these proposals? Would you like to share another machine to our list of technological innovations? CLR, manufacturer of gearmotors for the vending industryAnd the recreational machines, invites you to participate in our article.